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Brian, didn’t you know that the Cards can will players to sign with them? It’s a sign that Mo has slipped ever since David Price turned them down. Maybe Albert, depending on who you ask.
The Cardinal Nation's #stlcards Draft Day 2 article is up, with full details on third-rounder, Georgia RHP Tony Locey @LoceyTony32, and much more to come this afternoon. https://t.co/kEPk9J2zvw pic.twitter.com/NZGTCf1VbZ
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) June 4, 2019
It certainly appears that the Cards are trying to restock the pitching in the farm system this year. Maybe these are just the top guys on their board, I guess.
Fletcher and four college pitchers? Looks like every college pitcher in the nation has been drafted. I thought this draft had no pitching?
Here’s a nice article on the Cards’ 7th round pick, Jack Ralston:
https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/varsity-times/la-sp-jack-ralston-ucla-20190530-story.html
Name Class Year Pos G AB R H Avg 2B 3B HR TB Slug Pct. RBI SB SBA BB SO HBP SH SF
Lott, Todd Fr. 2016-17 Outfield 43 128 17 34 0.266 3 2 1 44 0.344 17 0 0 10 45 6 0 1
Lott, Todd So. 2017-18 Outfield 27 65 9 16 0.246 3 1 3 30 0.462 8 2 2 2 30 5 0 0
Lott, Todd Jr. 2018-19 Outfield 57 202 34 67 0.332 9 1 8 102 0.505 48 12 16 23 37 4 1 9
It won’t let me post the link. Something about the NCAA site. Notice that he was a lot better hitter as a senior. Apparently has good speed and developed some power. In 202 AB, had 37 Ks, 23 BB.
TCN's #stlcards Draft Day 2 article covers all 8 picks today, incl. @GraggLogan23, @toddlott9 (p) & Jake Sommers to finish round 10. The big change: Last year, just 3 of 11 picks were pitchers. This year, 7/10. 9 of 11 collegians in '18 and 9/10 in 2019. https://t.co/kEPk9J2zvw pic.twitter.com/VKVdvvcKaD
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) June 4, 2019
I would guess most of these pitchers drafted might make a cameo at a short season club, and then moved to Peoria or Palm Beach to prep their 2020 campaign a la the Wacha plan.
I don’t see how they fit in time for 30×30 draft picks tomorrow. They were going about as fast as they could today, and it took 5+ hours for 8 rounds. Unless each team has a spreadsheet and it is handled like an online NFL fantasy draft.
I don’t see how they fit in time for 30×30 draft picks tomorrow. They were going about as fast as they could today, and it took 5+ hours for 8 rounds. Unless each team has a spreadsheet and it is handled like an online NFL fantasy draft.
I don’t know that there’s an official time limit, but there are often very short times between picks. You can see the draft tracker updated several times in a few minutes.
Yes, all teams will participate until the end. The day 3 picks are announced quickly with only a few seconds of delay between them. It is long but moves rapidly.
Apparently Mo and Company received Brian’s message loud and clear that our minor league pitching depth badly needed to be replenished.
Well done Brian.
No, I respect the people running the organization for knowing what they are doing. The pitching problems have been obvious for a long time now.
Gee, and here we thought that Brian was moving up in the world. 🙂
Should be fun to see what the Cards do today. Traditionally they grab some high school guys they can overpay a little, some safe college arms and a number of lower division guys with great numbers that might not get a lot of attention.
In last year’s 11-20 rds draft they went for pitching. This year since they leaned towards Ps 1-10 they might go for middle infielders as there is a need at those positions throughout the organization. The draft is hard to predict since guys are going off the “availables” at a quicker pace. Our drafting people have to stay on their toes. I’ve been praying to the heavens for this to be a great draft class for the Cards.
Round 11
#335
ST LOUIS
Lunn, Connor
USC (CA)
P
R/R
4YR JR
6′ 3 215lbs
DOB:07/08/98Another tall college boy RHP.
The Cardinal Nation's #stlcards Day 3 draft coverage is rolling, with 11th rounder, RHP @ConnorLunn from USC . Check back all day as info is added. https://t.co/EKYPSc3aDR pic.twitter.com/KjEASy4FID
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) June 5, 2019
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